[pct-l] PCTA Membership

[Bob Sartini]

It's really not just the PCT but most charitable organizations pester the 
choir. The already converted get tired of the rant. But it's easier than the 
harder work of converting the marginally involved..

I for one have donor fatigue.

"EVERYTHING is in walking distance,"
    ......Bamboo Bob
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Postholer" <public at postholer.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 1:37 PM
Subject: [pct-l] PCTA Membership


> First and foremost, I support the efforts of the PCTA in every way by my
> actions if not my wallet.
>
> The stark reality for the PCTA (and the PCT) is, results is proportional 
> to
> dollars. I get it but I don't have to like it.
>
> My *perception* is that the PCTA is trying to squeeze every penny out 
> every
> PCT enthusiast via fund raising efforts, mail, email, memberships, etc.
> Everytime I see an envelope in the mail with a PCTA label on it, I just
> groan. They want money. My *perception* is the base is saturated by 'the
> message'. Frankly, they make me feel like a whore. That is why I do not 
> give
> them money.
>
> If you've seen my web site you certainly know the PCTA has a high presence
> and that is the contribution I enthusiastically make. My
> time/energy/technical abilities are a contribution I'm comfortable with.
>
> Support the PCT via the PCTA!
>
> -postholer
>
>
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